Vessel Name Change
Vessel Name Change
- Claim Type: Maritime Debt Recovery
- Problem: Vessel changed name after the debt arose
A vessel changing its commercial name can make a maritime creditor believe that the vessel can no longer be identified.
The IMO number is an important starting point because it provides a persistent identifier for the vessel.
Ownership history, flag information, management details and vessel records can then be reviewed to establish the relationship between the vessel and the original transaction.